East Cambridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Cambridge
Popular places to visit
Cambridgeside Galleria
You can do some window-shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria during your visit to Cambridge. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxborough. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Our pick of the best East Cambridge Hotel Deals
The Royal Sonesta Boston
Nice property
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Very nice hotel, great Seaport location. Clean. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Great location, clean and updated prooerty
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Good property.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
I was very impressed by the revolution hotel. We were able to check in early. The hotel communicates via text message and you always get a quick response. I was able to stay in a queen room with a bathroom in the room as well as a king room with a bathroom down the hall. Personally, I preferred the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Langham, Boston
There were bags of garbage outside our window. Disappointed there was no high tea served while touting high tea in a book for sale at the front desk. No mini bar in the room. Requires room service.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Cambridge
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
